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The Christian Brothers (Fratres Scholarum Christianarum, F.S.C.), a community of vowed religious living together as a witness to the Gospel message, were founded by St. John Baptist De La Salle in 1680 in Rheims, France, in answer to the serious need for the Christian education of the sons of poor and working-class families. His efforts proved successful, and in order to expand the influence of his endeavors, together with his Christian Brothers, he founded the first schools for the training of teachers in Europe. Presently, the Brothers form a teaching congregation numbering 7,800 members in more than 70 countries. In the United States, the Brothers operate 7 colleges and universities and 100 schools located in 23 states and the District of Columbia. While the Brothers have determined the character and academic growth of the University for over one hundred years, they now share a significant aspect of those roles with dedicated secular faculty and staff who embrace the tradition of responding to the educational, personal, and spiritual needs of young adults. Christian Brothers University of Memphis continues the Lasallian tradition of innovation and flexible responsiveness to the spirit and demands of contemporary society while remaining faithful to its religious and academic heritage. The following Mission and Goals statements were adopted by the Board of Trustees January 31, 1995. Christian Brothers University is a Catholic institution of higher education in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It is a private, comprehensive university which emphasizes excellence in teaching and individualized attention to the whole person in a values oriented, interfaith educational community. The University prepares students for professional careers and advanced study in the arts and sciences, engineering, and business, and for lives of moral responsibility and constructive community involvement. In pursuit of its mission, Christian Brothers University aims specifically to:
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Christian Brothers University admits students of any race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the programs and activities of the university with the rights and privileges generally accorded to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other university-administered programs. [ top of page ] Christian Brothers College was founded November 19,1871, by members of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Brothers came to Memphis at the request of the people and clergy of the city, a move which culminated more than a decade of efforts to persuade the Brothers to open a college in Memphis. Brother Maurelian was appointed the first President. Brother Maurelian's two terms as President totaled 33 years. During his presidency, the Brothers purchased the 612 Adams Street building which was to house the college until 1940 when the college moved to its present location at Central Avenue and East Parkway South. The college functioned as a combined elementary school, high school, and college, granting both high school diplomas as well as Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from 1871 to 1915, when the college division was suspended. Elementary classes were dropped in 1922, and the institution operated as a high school only until 1940. Reopened at that time as a Junior College, the college began granting Associate of Arts Degrees in 1942. In 1953, the decision was made to expand the Junior College into a four-year institution to more adequately serve the needs of the community. The four-year curriculum began with degrees in Business Administration and Electrical Engineering, with the first graduates in recent times receiving their degrees in 1955. The curriculum was soon expanded to meet the needs for new programs in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. Through the ensuing years the following degree programs were added: Biology, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemical Engineering, History, Psychology, Natural Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, and Religion and Philosophy. Teacher Preparation Programs in Secondary Education were added in 1969. An accelerated Evening Program offering a degree in Business Administration was added in 1978 to meet the needs of the adult student, and the Applied Psychology degree was added in 1999. Programs at the graduate level were reinstituted in 1987 with the Master's program in Telecommunication and Information Systems. The Master of Business Administration and the Master of Engineering Management were added in 1989. A Master of Education was added in 1997, and starting in 2001 a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership will be added. Christian Brothers University became co-educational in 1970. Currently, women make up approximately fifty percent of the student body. Officially, Christian Brothers College became Christian Brothers University in June of 1990. Christian Brothers University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097:Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Bachelor's Degree and the Master's Degree. Christian Brothers University is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Tennessee Association of Colleges. Most programs are approved for veterans' training. Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university is approved by the State Department of Education of Tennessee as a Teacher Training Institution. One of the policies of the Administration at Christian Brothers University is to provide facilities that will increase the success of each student. Opportunities for individual instruction are available at the university through appointments made with instructors. As a consequence, one who chooses to seek individual aid can easily secure the help needed. To comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Christian Brothers University allows students full access to their own records with 48 hours written notice and requires written consent by students before their records are transmitted to third parties. Opportunity is afforded the student for correction of inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate data. A complete statement on the confidentiality of records may be found in The Compass, the Student Handbook. Information regarding the following is available in the Registrar's Office during normal business hours:
Christian Brothers University strives to provide a secure environment for its students. Measures taken to ensure the safety of students as well as the most recent crime statistics for the CBU campus are available in the Security Information Bulletin, which is distributed by the Director of Security and available in various campus offices. Christian Brothers University has policies which govern the use of alcohol on campus and at university sponsored functions. These policies also prohibit the use of controlled substances. Polices regarding the use of alcohol and controlled substances are contained in the Student Handbook, The Compass. In addition, Alcohol and Drug Policy brochures are distributed to the entire campus population by the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. [ Top of page ] Plough Memorial Library is housed in a three-story building centrally located on campus and contains over 154,000 volumes and 550 current periodical subscriptions. Access to the library's collections is provided through an online catalog and automated circulation system available electronically on campus, on the Internet, and by dial-access. In addition to the print and media collections, students can search a variety of electronic databases via the Worldwide Web for use in their course work. To increase the range of resources available, Plough Library cooperates with Memphis-area academic libraries to provide reciprocal borrowing privileges for students, faculty, and staff. Some of the participating institutions include the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Memphis College of Art, and Southwest Tennessee Community College. In addition, materials can be borrowed from other libraries around the country through the interlibrary loan service.
STUDENT WRITTEN COMPLAINT POLICY Formal written student complaints about any aspect of the University should be given to the Dean of Students and the Vice President for Student Affairs. They will be responsible for conferring with other appropriate administrators, addressing the complaint through proper avenues and/or clarifying the area of concern with the complainant. The Vice President for Student Affairs will be responsible for notifying the President of any written formal complaint not immediately resolved and will follow-up and pursue the complaint toward a proper conclusion. A file on written complaints should be kept in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Students should be aware of the grade appeal policy and the procedures for appeal through the academic structure. This policy along with other policies like harassment are outlined in the Student Handbook, The Compass. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ITS is located on campus in the Rosanne Beringer Center for Computers and in Buckman Hall. ITS maintains 550 PC's across campus for students, faculty, and staff. The primary platform is UNIX with Windows Operating System; however, 10% of CBU computers are Macintosh using the latest MAC operating system. Additional technical services offered at CBU include: telephone service, long distance service, cable TV, residence hall network connections, computer labs, Internet, and email services. ITS also provides help desk service to all students who need technical assistance. Computer guidelines, policies, and additional general information may be viewed at http://www.cbu.edu/ietc. POLICY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES It is the policy of Christian Brothers University to Comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 in providing reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. A qualified student with disabilities is defined as a person who meets the academic and nonacademic admission criteria essential to participate in the program in question and who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the program or course requirements. [ Top of page ] Christian Brothers University, through its Student Affairs Division, provides a comprehensive series of co-curricular programs and activities that promote the human development of each student. These are designed to complement and complete the curricular education of a student and, as such, are an essential part of a student's education at Christian Brothers University. The Counseling Center offers assistance and services to all students affiliated with Christian Brothers University. Confidential, professional services include personal counseling, personal development activities and workshops, study skills assistance, consultation, and referrals as deemed appropriate. Relevant reading and reference materials are available in the Center. Through the Counseling Center a unique Orientation/Peer Counseling Program is conducted each Fall semester for all incoming freshmen. Small groups of first year men and women meet with their respective Peer Counselors once a week until Fall break. Topics of discussion in the orientation classes include adjustment problems, study skills, test anxiety, stress reduction, time management, and other college-related issues. Successful completion of the Orientation 100 course is required for graduation from Christian Brothers University. The Peer Counselors, under the auspices of the Director of Counseling, are specially selected upper-class students who are trained and prepared to help students in their transition and adaptation to college life and to the Christian Brothers University community. The Career Center provides group and individual counseling to facilitate the career decision making process. Services are provided to all graduating seniors, undergraduates and alumni of the university. The Career Center Laboratory provides books, audiovisual materials and publications that address self-assessment, career exploration and planning, job search strategies, placement Health Resources is available to provide health services and health information for all students attending Christian Brothers University. A part time registered nurse and physician are on staff. Office hours are posted on the office door and recorded weekly on the office telephone, 321-3260. TB skin testing, Influenza vaccine, MMR vaccine, and physician prescribed allergy injections can be administered in Health Resources. Physician ordered lab tests, including Mono and Strep screening are also available. A nominal fee is charged for some lab tests and injections. Physician assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are available at no charge to students. After hours and emergency health problems are taken care of by arrangements with private physicians, clinics, or local hospitals. For additional information regarding services, please contact the Health Resources office. CROSS CULTURAL AND COMMUTER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Christian Brothers University is home to a very diverse
population of students (i.e. people from a variety of backgrounds and
cultures). The Office of Cross Cultural and Commuter Programs and Services
sponsors a variety of programs and events to broaden student awareness
and understanding of this diversity. Throughout the academic year, the
office also provides programs and services for students of color, international,
and commuter students including pre-orientation programs, host families,
a peer mentor program, and special cultural programs, a commuter Student
Fair, and a monthly Good Morning Commuters Breakfast. [ Top of page ] Christian Brothers University provides broad co-curricular and co-educational activity programs. A wide range of organizations, events, and other activities exist for the benefit and fulfillment of students. These include various social, cultural and developmental events. The Thomas Center provides much of the needed space for these programs and activities and contains facilities for student recreation, student food service, and student community. Other recreational facilities include a racquetball court, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a swimming pool, and games in the student lounge (The Swashbuckler). Social life, dances, and other student events are planned with the students. Programs aimed at the cultural, educational, and entertainment interests of the student body are arranged and conducted with the advice and assistance of the Student Government Programming Council, which serves as a voice for the student body. The Programming Council, along with the Director of Campus Activities, plans, coordinates, and implements a variety of activities for the students which are publicized on campus bulletin boards, in various campus publications, and through special events posters on campus. Some of the more than 40 clubs and organizations in which a student may participate include Student Government, individual class leadership, social and service fraternities, sororities, professional groups, men's and women's organizations, and support groups. Also, there are clubs whose purpose is to assist the student in his or her major field of study. Opportunities are present for student participation in university theatre, art, music and publications. Below is a listing of some of the various student clubs, groups and organizations that are active each year on campus:
[ top of page ] Christian Brothers University believes these activities allow students to grow spiritually, socially, and physically as well as promoting active citizenship. The Office of Campus Ministry at Christian Brothers University fosters the integration of faith and education. It does this by assisting the entire campus community in the formation of human and religious values and by supporting dialogue, harmony, and interpersonal relationships among students, faculty, and staff. Although the university is a Catholic institution, Campus Ministry provides an important focus for nurturing an understanding of the ecumenical dimension of its Catholic identity. In addition to Sunday liturgies, provision is made throughout the year for special interdenominational worship services, welcoming people of all faiths and religious traditions. Personal and communal growth is encouraged through a variety of prayer experiences, retreats, and pastoral counseling to assist students especially in the development of their respective gifts for the pursuit of peace and social justice within a multi-religious and multicultural world. Campus living at Christian Brothers University is an important aspect of a student's experience. It affords the opportunity for growth and development outside the classroom environment. It is the expressed purpose of Christian Brothers University to provide an atmosphere in which each resident may realize his/her potential - intellectually, socially, and culturally. There are five types of residence facilities on campus. Rozier Hall is for men; Maurelian Hall is for women. The CBU Apartments and Stritch Hall house both men and women in separate areas. Rozier and Maurelian Halls are made up of suites consisting of four bedrooms and a bathroom. Stritch Hall is a "quiet study" hall equipped with single and double rooms. The new CBU Resident Apartments are fully furnished four-bedroom living units. University Residence Policy: All non-Shelby County full-time day freshmen must live on campus. Exceptions may be granted to students who live in nearby communities. Any student who wishes to live on campus must file an application for accommodations with the Director of Residence Life and Housing. Requests for an assignment to a particular room or with a specific roommate will be honored whenever possible. Housing applications filed by returning resident students during their published registration times will be given priority over new residents. Housing assignments are prioritized by class rank, years of residency and date of application. Housing assignments are made without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin. Applications with the appropriate deposit should be submitted to the Director of Residence Life and Housing by May 1. Each resident student is under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life and Housing, Residence Directors, and Resident Assistants. The residence hall staff's duties include hall management, counseling, policy enforcement, and programming. Students residing off campus must keep a current local address on file with the Registrar's Office. [ Top of page ] Christian Brothers University has a long history of athletic competition and is a member of NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference. The University sponsors six sports for men and six sports for women. Men's sports are soccer, basketball, cross country, baseball, golf and tennis. Sports for women are volleyball, cross country, soccer, softball, basketball and tennis. Information regarding Equity in Athletics is available in the office of the Director of Athletics. Most programs and courses are approved for veterans' training. Registration is verified after the Add/Drop period. Veterans who wish to attend Christian Brothers University should contact their local U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Office for information on earned benefits. Veterans wishing to apply to Christian Brothers University should contact the Associate Registrar at 321-3237 for information pertaining to particular courses of study. Veterans must notify the Associate Registrar every semester that they are enrolled and when they withdraw from classes. [ Top of page ] CBU Apartments: [ Top of page ] REGISTRATION STATISTICS 2000-01
Mr. Willis Willey, Chairman Mr. Martin F. Thompson, Vice Chairman Brother Stanislaus Sobczyk, F.S.C., President of the University Mrs. Kathleen Blair, Secretary Brother Christopher Englert, F.S.C., Treasurer
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[ top of page ] REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION Christian Brothers University admits students of any race, age, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin. Freshman Standing:
Statistics of the 2000 freshman class were the following: Transfer Students: International Students: Mature Students: Special Students (non-degree seeking): In exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may invite a candidate who does not qualify for degree status to enter the university as a Special or Conditional student (non-degree seeking) for a limited period of time. In this time, the student must demonstrate adequate preparation and motivation to pursue the degree program of studies for which he/she has applied. To seek a change of status to that of a degree-seeking student, a Special student must have completed at least 12 hours of credit at the university, be in good academic standing, and have completed a Change of Program form in the Registrar's Office. Qualified Special students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply to the Day or Evening Program for a change of status after they have demonstrated their qualifications. Students who are enrolled at another institution and wish to take a course or courses for credit at Christian Brothers University should present official correspondence from that institution to the Day Admissions Office or the Evening Program noting good standing and authorization to enroll in specific courses. Admissions Committee:
The decision of the Admissions Committee may be appealed to the Academic Vice President upon the initiation of the Dean of Admission. [ Top of page ] Freshman: Transfer Students: Returnee/Transfer Returnee: International students: Deans and Department Chairs establish equivalency between transfer courses and courses taught at Christian Brothers University. Credit for both traditional and nontraditional college level work is evaluated for acceptance by the Dean of Academic Services. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better will be accepted for transfer credit. Special Students: Special/Transient students-no financial aid available. Mature Students: Disciplinary Admissions: [ Top of page ] Admission is selective and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The preferred application date is May 1 for the Fall semester and January 1 for the Spring semester. Students who apply after this date will be considered for admission on a space available basis. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis. When a student has filed a completed application (high school transcript, college transcripts when applicable, and ACT or SAT scores) with the Office of Admissions, the Admissions Committee will act upon it. Students will be notified of the decision by the committee shortly thereafter. When accepted, students must submit a completed health form and are required to confirm a place within the entering class with a deposit of $300.00 for those who plan to reside on campus and $150.00 for commuter students. This deposit is nonrefundable after May 1 for students entering in the Fall semester or January 1 for those entering in the Spring. Freshmen and others wishing to live on campus will also be sent a housing application. No acceptance will be considered final until the above fee and forms are returned, and final transcripts of work in progress at the time of application are received by the Admissions Office. Applications for the Evening Program are accepted throughout the year. Applications are reviewed when they are complete, and students are notified of the decision by mail. [ Top of page ] CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE AND SCHOOLING Credit for schooling while in the military services will be awarded as recommended by the Commission of Accreditation of Service Experiences of the American Council on Education to the extent that such credit is applicable to the degree sought at the University. Application for the Evaluation of Educational Experience During Military Service (DD Form 295) should be forwarded to the Dean of Admission or Dean of the Evening Program. Credit will be allowed for college courses satisfactorily completed through the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES), subject to the usual rules involving credit of this nature. [ Top of page ] ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND COLLEGE
LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM Students who have successfully passed one or more of the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the CEEB may ask for advanced standing and/or credit when they submit their applications for admission to Christian Brothers University. The maximum number of credit hours that can be granted through any combination of the above exams is 30. Credit is usually granted for AP scores of 4 and 5. AP scores of 3 are evaluated by the Chair of the Department where the course resides. That Department Chair will decide on the type of credit to be granted and the college course or courses that will be omitted in place of AP credit. The actual decision to grant advanced college standing and/or credit is based on such factors as the content of courses in the University's curriculum and the applicability of the submitted area of advanced study to the prescribed or elective requirements of the program in which the student is enrolled. The student's overall high school record, other test scores available, and the recommendation of the high school official concerned are also given careful consideration. Christian Brothers University participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students who, by virtue of study or travel abroad, work experience, independent study, advanced work in high school, or study in non-accredited institutions, believe that they might already possess knowledge comparable to that expected in certain lower division courses may receive credit and placement based on acceptable scores of selected Subject Examinations administered by CLEP. Acceptable CLEP scores on specified exams are determined by individual departments. Information regarding the program at Christian Brothers University may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar or the Evening Program Office. Only official scores from Advanced Placement and CLEP are acceptable and must be sent to the Office of the Registrar. Students may be granted credit for college-level knowledge and understanding related to the student's degree program and gained from non-college instruction. Credit for professional or technical courses, licenses, certifications, workshops, or similar instruction can be awarded if completion, clock hours, and content are documented thoroughly. Documentation is evaluated for credit by the department chair who teaches in the area in which credit is sought. The student must submit all appropriate documentation to the Dean of Academic Services or the Evening Program Academic Director. The documentation will then be forwarded to the academic department chair for evaluation. The department chair will complete the evaluation form detailing what, if any, credit should be awarded and then forward the material back to the Dean of Academic Services or the Evening Program Academic Director to ensure that duplicate credit is not being awarded if several departments must evaluate the information. The Dean of Academic Services or the Evening Program Academic Director will submit the awarded transfer credit to the Registrar's Office for posting. During an announced advisement period, a student meets with his/her advisor to plan a schedule of courses for the upcoming semester. A student registering for day classes then has the courses entered onto his or her record by the advisor or may bring the signed registration form to the office of the Registrar in order to be added to the class rolls. A student registering for classes in the Evening Program should submit the registration form to that office. The Business Office will bill the student at the beginning of each term or semester for the courses chosen. Registration is finalized or completed only after making payment or accommodations in the Business Office. Students who have not completed advisement and registration may do so on campus during the week before classes begin. If a student cannot register during this period, registration may be done during the first week of classes. Such late registration requires the payment of a fee of $50.00 for those registering for day classes or $25.00 for evening classes. An academic advisor is assigned to help counsel the student in course selection. It is the student who is ultimately responsible for knowing and following the courses and graduation requirements published in the catalog. [ Top of page ]
UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES PER SEMESTER 2001-02
All tuition and fees are subject to change at any time when circumstances
so warrant. [ Top of page ] SETTLING OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS The administration of business and financial affairs is under the supervision of the Controller of the University. Payment of full tuition and fees for non-boarders and payment of full tuition, fees, and full room and board for boarders will be required before classes begin each semester or evening term unless students are on the deferred payment, direct billing, or the FACTS plan. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted for payment up to the approved limit for charges to these accounts. Day students who have not settled their financial accounts after the first week of classes will have their schedules dropped from the university. Upon reinstatement of their schedule, they will be charged a $50.00 late registration fee. Evening students who fail to settle their financial accounts during the first week of each session will have their schedules dropped from the university. Upon reinstatement of their schedule, they will be charged a $25.00 late registration fee. Additional fees (including lab fees) will be presented in a separate bill and will be payable upon presentation. A nonrefundable APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 must accompany the application for admission. Upon notification of acceptance, day applicants must submit an ENROLLMENT FEE of $150.00. This will insure a place in the university. Current residence hall students are required to make a $150.00 room deposit in the spring to reserve a residence hall room for the following academic year. Students who enter at the second semester are subject to the same financial requirements listed herein. A ROOM DAMAGE DEPOSIT (REFUNDABLE) of $150.00 is required of all resident students. This must be paid regardless of the scholarship or student aid arrangements with the university. The damage deposit will be refunded at the end of the senior year or at the time of withdrawal from the residence hall. In the event the fee is exhausted before the refund period, the individual will be assessed an additional fee to cover the remainder of this period of residency. CONTRACT CANCELLATION FEE: Fall contracts are for the full academic year (exception: students graduating in the Fall semester or student withdrawing from the University). A $150.00 cancellation fee will be assessed to a student canceling a housing contract at any time and will be billed directly to the student's account. REFUND REQUESTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD: Room and board assignments will be made for the entire school year. CANCELLATION: Charges as specified below will be made in case of approved cancellation or disciplinary termination. Housing contract cancellations must be accomplished in writing and signed by the student applicant and must be approved by the Dean of Students. Contract cancellations will only be granted by the Dean under the following conditions: (1) withdrawal from the University, (2) a verifiable unanticipated drastic change in the student's financial status, (3) an emergency situation. Students moving out of a residence hall during the semester must obtain approval from the Dean of Students. If approval is granted by the Dean, refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
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Day Students will be expected to continue using the official form for necessary signatures. The necessary information needed is Name, Social Security Number, Phone Number during the Day, whether receiving Financial Assistance, Name of Class (s), Name of Instructor (s), Date of Last Attendance, Name of Advisor, whether an athlete or not. The date of the e-mail or the voice mail or the official form will count as the official date of notification for processing the withdrawal. The instructor will be contacted for the date of last attendance, but the official notification date for processing the withdrawal will be the date of notification. This is the date that will be used by all offices for processing the withdrawal and any refunds. [ Top of page ] TUITION ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS Christian Brothers University Tuition Adjustment Policy The adjustment percentage for complete withdrawal from CBU is calculated by dividing the number of days completed in the semester, as of the date of official withdrawal, by the number of days in the semester exclusive of breaks of five or more days. No adjustment will be made if the student has completed more than sixty percent (60%) of the semester. There will be no adjustment calculation unless the student completely withdraws from all registered classes. Advance deposits are nonrefundable (includes Application Fee and Tuition Deposit). Tuition adjustments will be made according to the following schedule for Day Undergraduates and all Graduate programs:
Tuition adjustments will be made according to the following schedule for Evening Undergraduate programs:1
Tuition adjustments will be applied in the following order:
There is an administrative fee retained by CBU for all
complete withdrawals. It is the lesser of [ Top of page ] Return of Federal Title IV Funds If a student completely withdraws from CBU, the unearned amount of Federal Financial funds must be returned to the appropriate Federal Financial Assistance programs. The unearned amount of the Federal Financial Assistance is calculated by dividing the number of days completed in the term, as of the date of official withdrawal, by the number of days in the term, exclusive of breaks of five or more days. No refund is required if the student has completed more than sixty percent (60%) of the term. All unofficial withdrawals will be calculated at fifty percent (50%). The United States Department of Education requires the following order to the Federal Assistance programs:
Examples of the refund calculations for the Federal Financial Assistance are available in the Business Office during normal working hours. The requirements to refund Federal Financial Assistance may result in a balance due to Christian Brothers University. DEFERRED PAYMENT OF EDUCATION COSTS Christian Brothers University Deferred Payment Plans -For students and parents who find it necessary to pay educational expenses in monthly installments, a FACTS payment plan or a four month (per semester) deferred payment plan are available through the University. If you are interested in either of these plans, inquiries should be made to the Business Office, Christian Brothers University. All Federal Student Loan checks and institutional loan checks must be deposited into the student's account. If the posting of any check(s) creates a credit balance on the student's account, the student may request a refund following the Add/Drop period, after all charges and financial aid have been posted. [ Top of page ] ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Academic and leadership scholarships are competitive. Most scholarships are available to new full-time students (freshmen and transfers) only. Accepted students must apply for financial aid and schedule a scholarship interview through their CBU Admissions Counselor. CBU scholarships require that a prospective student exhibit strong academic qualities, generally a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, and ACT (or SAT) scores of 26 (1160) or higher. Other criteria considered include: scholastic honors and academic awards received during the student's academic career previous to attending CBU, the level of difficulty of high school courses, community or church service, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, the range of these types of activities, and the degree of leadership obtained therein. Offers of scholarships are typically made in the Spring, and the priority deadline for accepting an academic scholarship is May 1st. The following levels of scholarships are awarded at Christian Brothers University: Trustee Scholarships: awarded to students with outstanding high school academic achievement and significant demonstrated extracurricular and volunteer leadership skills. Presidential Scholarships: awarded to students with excellent academic records and demonstrated leadership skills. Engineering Scholarships: awarded to students with excellent academic records, particularly in mathematics and the physical sciences, who plan to major in Engineering. Lasallian Academic Awards are awarded to students demonstrating significant academic achievement. Lasallian Leadership and Achievement Awards are awarded to students based on notable academic achievement and on demonstrated leadership skills in such non-curricular pursuits as student government, student publications, performing arts, student clubs and organizations, cheer leading, and church and community service. Retention of Scholarships and Awards Students holding Trustee or Presidential Scholarships must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Should this cumulative average not be met at the end of the freshman year, the student will be given a probationary year in which to raise the GPA to the acceptable level. Failure to show progress in raising the GPA may result in the loss of funds designated as an academic scholarship. The Student Financial Resources Office should be contacted for possible other funds if this occurs. Lasallian Leadership and Achievement Award holders are expected to continue their extracurricular participation at the university in order to retain their awards. Named Scholarships and Awards Other Scholarships Scholarships for minority students are available to qualified students. These scholarships are currently funded by the Promus Companies, MCI, Blockbuster Video and the Memphis African American Police Association. A special $3000 annual grant funded by the National Science Foundation is also available each year for 20 minority students studying engineering or science. Outside scholarships, such as ROTC and National Merit Scholarships, are awarded directly to the student and can be applied at CBU. The University participates in a cross-town enrollment agreement with the University of Memphis for those students who enroll in ROTC. Details concerning qualifications and applications for ROTC scholarships may be obtained from the Air Force, Army or Navy ROTC Coordinator at the University of Memphis. [ Top of page ] Christian Brothers University is committed to being a partner along with the student and family in financing a CBU education. Resources may also be supplied by the state or federal government or private donors. After acceptance to the university, students are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and to submit this to the Student Financial Resources Office. Using this form, a package can be obtained from the university or from the student's high school guidance counselor. Components of the financial aid package may include scholarships, academic awards, federal or state grants, university and privately funded grants, federal, university or private loans, and student employment. The university will work with each student and family to find those packages best suited to individual needs and circumstances. To continue the award once the student is enrolled, he/she must meet the requirements of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy established in compliance with Federal regulations and available to students in the Student Handbook. Federal regulations require that at least 30% of those students applying for Title IV aid go through a process of verification. This will be indicated on the Student Aid Report the student receives from the central processor. Documents needed to complete the verification process (such as tax returns) will be requested from the student. Policies concerning the verification process are available in the Student Financial Resources Office. [ Top of page ] Undergraduate
Academic Programs Christian Brothers University offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in the following fields:
A student may be awarded a degree in two of the fields listed above provided that all the requirements for both majors are fulfilled. Courses from one major may serve as electives for the other. Completion of a double major normally requires additional attendance at the University following the completion of requirements for the first degree. For purposes of record-keeping, applicants are asked to indicate a "first" and "second" major. Individuals seeking professional licensure as teachers have several options available at Christian Brothers University. Teacher licensure in Tennessee requires that a student have an academic major. For students who wish to become licensed as secondary teachers (grades 7-12) the available majors include: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or physics. Those who desire a license for elementary school (grades K-8) may choose from human development or liberal studies majors. Individuals who already possess a bachelor's degree may acquire a teaching license through the post-baccalaureate teacher licensure program. Students must meet the requirements of one of the academic majors listed above and complete the professional studies component offered by the Department of Education. OPTIONAL MINORS are offered in the following academic areas:
[ top of page ] DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS The EVENING PROGRAM presents an accelerated curriculum through which a student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology by attending classes at times compatible with full employment. A large portion of the Human Development K-8 track in Education is also available in the Evening Program. The Criminal Justice option of the Applied Psychology degree will enable students to partner transfer credits with CBU courses. Other options in Applied Psychology are Organizational Management and Foundations of Business. The Evening Program is considered an extension of the day program at Christian Brothers University; the same standards, expectations and policies apply unless otherwise noted. Thirty-three semester hours of credit may be earned in each academic year (six hours in each eight-week term and three hours in the three-week term), making it possible for a student to complete all degree requirements in fewer than five years. Academic work transferred from other colleges will shorten this time proportionally. Although the Evening Program is designed for degree-seeking students, it makes provisions for students wanting to take prerequisites for the MBA degree, the CPA exam, or courses of special interest. A certificate program of 24 hours is available in Religious Studies. Certificates are appropriate for students who have already completed a degree but who seek expertise in a new field or for those who are not yet committed to pursuing a four-year degree but who seek a unified course of study. The evening academic year is divided into four eight-week accelerated terms, which are bridged into a semester. Students must enroll for both eight week terms at the beginning of the semester. In addition, there is one three-week inter-session and one eight week summer session. Classes meet for two hours per night on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule usually beginning at 5:45 P.M. Some classes meet once a week for four hours on Saturday morning. To be considered full time in the evening program, a student must enroll for 12 hours at the beginning of the semester. [ Top of page ] SUMMER SESSIONS A CBU student who wishes to enroll in summer school at another institution must:
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS PRE-DENTISTRY, PRE-MEDICINE, PRE-PHARMACY PRE-LAW PRE-MINISTRY [ Top of page ] GENERAL EDUCATION
It is the student who is ultimately responsible for knowing and following the courses and graduation requirements published in the catalog. [ Top of page ] REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Specific course requirements in major and minor fields are listed under Degree Requirements for each school. Students may graduate under the catalog in effect when they enter Christian Brothers University or any subsequent catalog. Students must notify the Registrar's Office when they want to upgrade to a subsequent catalog. All students planning to receive a diploma in May or August must file an application for a degree with the Office of the Registrar no later than December 1st. Students planning to receive a diploma in December must file a graduation application by September 15th. FRESH START No quality points from course work completed prior to the awarding of Fresh Start are computed in the GPA. The new GPA is computed on course work completed after the awarding of Fresh Start. Credits from courses in the prior periods of enrollment will count toward the degree if the grade was C or above. Previous credit earned with a grade less than C is not carried over, and some courses may need to be repeated to fulfill degree or university requirements in effect at the time of the student's re-enrollment. A student on financial aid must still meet the requirement for satisfactory progress in order to be eligible for financial assistance. Students considering a Fresh Start should consult with their admission counselor or academic advisor to prepare the petition. The petition is submitted and considered in the first term of re-enrollment. COURSE LOAD Summer Sessions Evening Terms [ Top of page ] CLASS ATTENDANCE Christian Brothers University has no official Leave of Absence policy. A student who has been absent, even for a legitimate cause, is under obligation to make up the work by special assignment to the satisfaction of the instructor. Any student who has missed a total of eight (8) hours of class may be given a mark of "F." CODE OF CONDUCT CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
[ Top of page ] CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS Students who feel that they have mastery of the material of a particular course may take a departmentally administered examination for credit in that course. A student wishing to take such a test should consult with the chair of the department in which the course is offered. The fee for taking the examination is $100.00. There is no additional fee for posting if credit is awarded. No Challenge Exam is allowed for any course which was previously failed either at Christian Brothers University or elsewhere. A student may not retake a Challenge Exam after failure of a previous Challenge Exam in that course. GRADES The grades with their significance and the corresponding points are:
The Grade Point Average is obtained by dividing total quality points by total hours attempted,with the exception of hours attempted in which the grade given is P, W, or U. The mark P is used to indicate passing, and the mark F to indicate failing or unsatisfactory work in certain specific courses. The hours in these courses are counted in the total load, but the mark of P is not used in the calculation of the Quality Point Ratio whereas the mark of F is. These marks are also used in some noncredit courses. W indicates a student withdrew from a course without penalty. NR grade is given when an instructor fails to turn in a grade report. "I" indicates that work in a course is incomplete. The "I" will not be computed into the GPA. When the "I" is changed to a grade, the grade will be calculated into the GPA, and the "I" will show on the transcript next to the new grade. The grade is changed to an F if all work is not completed by the mid-term of the following semester for day courses or the end of the following term for evening courses. [ Top of page ] REPEATING COURSES COURSE AUDIT Students auditing courses will receive the "AU" grade if in the judgment of the instructor they have attended a sufficient number of classes to deserve that grade. Faculty members will base their decisions for awarding the "AU" only on attendance. If the student does not have an adequate attendance record, the "UA" (unsatisfactory audit) grade will be given. Tuition for audited courses will be one-half of that charged for the regular credit courses on a per credit hour basis. For detailed policies regarding course audit, contact the Registrar's Office. DEAN'S LIST Any grade of D, F, I or U automatically eliminates a student from this recognition, regardless of other grades. Courses in which the grade given is P (pass) are not included in any calculations for the Dean's list. [ Top of page ] GRADUATION HONORS ACADEMIC CONTINUATION
Academic Probation If the student does not attain the minimum acceptable cumulative GPA during the probationary semester but does attain a semester GPA of at least 2.00, the student will remain on Academic Probation and may continue at the university. Probation Failure Any student who has been suspended because of failing average will not be eligible to reenter the university until he or she has stayed out at least one semester (Fall or Spring). Credits earned during the semester of suspension because of academic probation are not transferable for reentry into the university. Readmission A student who has been previously suspended and readmitted will be placed on Academic Probation during the first semester back at the university. Any student who has not attended CBU for one academic year or longer will be placed under the degree requirements and academic regulations listed in the catalog of the year of reentry. [ Top of page ] CHANGE OF PROGRAM DROPPING, ADDING, WITHDRAWING All withdrawals, both partial and complete, must be made through the Office of the Registrar by the student. A student may notify the Office of the Registrar of the withdrawal in one of four ways:
All Day students will be expected to continue using the official form for necessary signatures. The necessary information needed are Name, Social Security Number, Phone Number during the Day, whether receiving Financial Assistance i.e. Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, etc., Name of Class (s), Name of Instructor (s), Date of Last Attendance, Name of Advisor, and whether an athlete or not. The date of the e-mail or the voice mail or the official form will count as the official date of notification for processing the withdrawal. The instructor will be contacted for the date of last attendance, but the official notification date for processing the withdrawal will be the date of notification. This is the date that will be used by all offices for processing the withdrawal and for any refunds. TRANSCRIPT OF CREDITS HONORABLE DISMISSAL [ Top of page ] CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS
A complete statement of the University's policy on the confidentiality of student records may be found in the Student Handbook, The Compass. [ Top of page ] SPECIAL PROGRAMS HONORS PROGRAM ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ENGINEERING INTERN PROGRAM INTER-COLLEGE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
(Greater Memphis Consortium) RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM [ Top of page ] |
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